Sore or something more?
Aches are normal after a hard day of work, activity or playing sport, but not every pain is just soreness. Knowing the difference helps you act early.
Three tips from Focused Physiotherapy:
Know what’s normal. General muscle soreness usually eases within a day or two and improves with movement.
Watch for warning signs. Pain that lingers, keeps coming back, wakes you at night or gets worse with activity needs attention.
Don’t just push through. Ignoring a niggle for weeks is how a small problem becomes time off work or having to pause doing the things you love.
Why it matters
Injuries caught early are usually quicker and easier to recover from, and that means less disruption for everyone.
Still have a niggle that won’t go away? Come and see us!